How can I know in advance about lively parties in pubs in Dublin?
On a Wednesday in early April 2018, starting at about 21:00, the pub Ryan's at Camden Street in Dublin was tightly packed with young local party-goers, all dressed properly for the occasion. The queue in front of the pub was very long. According to the Facebook page of Ryan's, there was live music (The Buggy Boys was playing).
Oddly enough, the day after (Thursday night) at about the same time there was no crowd there, and the bar (and the entire surrounding streets) looked almost empty, even though everything was open.
On the second day after (Friday night) at about the same time there was no crowd there, and the bar (and the entire surrounding streets) looked almost empty, even though everything was open. I also checked out the Temple Bar and O'Connell Street area, and although there were many crowded pubs and clubs there (some with live music), the liveliness, the vibe and the elegant attire (clothes, shoes, makeup, hairstyle) of partygoers I've noticed on Wednesday night was completely missing.
What is the reason that a Wednesday night in that area of Dublin and that bar in particular is much more lively than a Thursday night or Friday night?
I'm asking this as a tourist without any local clubbing or nightlife experience in Dublin.
Best Answer
If pubs have an "event" such as live music or a quiz for example, it is often mentioned online, on flyers/posters in that pub, and maybe in other places too. Just keep your eyes (and ears) open while wandering around the city.
In my experience, live music in pubs is not hard to find in Dublin, or many other places in Ireland.
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Answer 2
From having been in Dublin a few times, I agree with the other answer that wandering round the popular area will give you the best 'packed to the gills' pubs.
To find which areas are the most popular at this time I would look up the online events, if there are three places advertising in the same street, it is a good bet there is more going on.
I also used printed guides (if was a few years ago) and the Lonely Planet information was (then) spot on. These days I would go to their site, and maybe forum, to see what they have on Dublin.
And ask around. Hotel and hostel staff are mostly aware where the good places are. Tourist information offices have the information and random student aged youngsters on the street (look for clothing styles you would expect in your favorite clubs) can be good sources of information as well.
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